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ESL LESSON FOR MIXED-AGE

LEARNERS

Explanatory

Writing

How to Explain Science

Concepts

60 Minutes Online Class

7 Khmer Students

Today's Learning Goals By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1

Write a Simple Explanation

Use pictures to help you explain science concepts clearly

2

Use Three Important Connectors

Master and, but, and because to connect your ideas

3

Explain Science Concepts

Write 3-5 sentences to explain what you see in a picture

Remember: This is a low-stakes activity - have fun and do

your best!

The Three Magic Connectors

These small words help us write longer, better sentences!

AND

Adds Information

Connects two similar ideas together

I like apples and oranges.

The sun is hot and bright.

Plants need water and sunlight.

BUT

Shows Difference

Shows a contrast or surprise

I like tea but not coffee.

The sun is hot but the moon is cold.

Water is liquid but ice is solid.

BECAUS E

Gives a Reason

Explains why something happens

I stay home because I am sick.

Plants grow because they have water.

We have night because Earth spins.

Using these connectors makes your writing clearer and more interesting!

AND

Connector Practice AND connects two similar ideas together

How to Use AND Use AND to add more information Connect two things that are similar Make your sentence longer

Your Turn!

Complete this sentence:

Water is important for plants and _______. Hint: Think about what else needs water!

Science Examples with AND

The

Sun

The sun is hot and bright.

Plant

s

Plants need water and sunlight.

Water

Cycle

The water cycle has evaporation and condensation.

BECAUS E

Connector Practice BECAUSE gives a reason or explanation

How to Use BECAUSE Use BECAUSE to answer "Why?" Give a reason for something Explain why something happens

Your Turn!

Complete this sentence:

Flowers are colorful because _______.

Hint: Why do flowers have colors?

Science Examples with BECAUSE

Plant

Growth

Plants grow because they have water.

Blue

Sky

The sky is blue because of sunlight.

Day and

Night

We have day and night because Earth spins.

Model Example: The Water Cycle

See how connectors make the explanation clear!

Sample Explanation The water cycle is how water moves on Earth. First , water evaporates from lakes because the sun is hot. Then , the water forms clouds in the sky and stays there. Finally , rain falls down because the clouds are heavy. The water cycle is important because all living things need water.

Find the Connectors!

AND Used 1 time

BUT Not used here

BECAUSE Used 3 times

3-5 sentences is perfect!

Use time words like First, Then, Finally

Include at least 2 connectors

Writing Framework: Sentence Starters

Use these sentence starters to help you write your explanation!

1 Introducti on

This picture shows _______.

2 First Step

First, _______ happens because _______.

3 Next Step

Next, _______ and _______.

4 Then Step

Then, _______ but _______.

5 Final Step

Finally, _______ because _______.

6 Conclusio n

This is important because _______.

Tip: You don't need to use ALL the sentence starters. Choose 3-5 that work best for your picture!

Activity Instructions: Explain Your Picture

Follow these steps to complete your explanatory writing!

1 Look 1 minute Look at your picture carefully Notice all the details Ask: What is happening?

2 Think 1 minute Think about the process What comes first, next, last? Ask: Why does this happen?

3 Write 10 minutes Write 3- sentences Use at least 2 connectors Use sentence starters if needed

4 Share2 minutes each Read your explanation aloud Show your picture to the class Speak clearly and confidently

5 ListenDuring sharing Listen to your classmates Give positive feedback Notice good connector use

Total 25-30^ Time min